I received the most ominous text message today. And it was simply, “hi Jeff.” I was not as much spooked by the content as much as I was the sender: my mother. My mom, who I have just forever assumed to exist in a universe parallel to the one containing such digital trinkets as text … Continue reading “The World is Not Ready”
Everonward may be in a state of flux for the next few days…or weeks. I have upgraded to the latest version of WordPress and find myself tinkering around with some different layouts and looks. While the precious content will remain consistent, the site’s appearance may not.
Tonight was a relatively brief night out for me to the local establishments, and I found myself finishing off the evening at a bar known for its live entertainment and animated patrons. By animated I mean youthful, I think, or wanting, or both; at the very least, responsive to the rhythms and lyrics emanating from … Continue reading “Ave Maria”
I’ve recently switched to Linux (Ubuntu 8.10) as my main operating system. I find it’s a more effective workspace for most of my tasks. Check it out if you haven’t already; Linux really is growing up. I do keep Windows around for a couple tasks, mainly gaming, but Linux is closing the gap on that, … Continue reading “PDF: Windows vs Linux File Size”
…why I have this compulsion to wash an old pair of boxers after wearing them for the last time, before throwing them out. Why can’t I approach the event with a “one last time for old time’s sake” mentality, then toss them? On some level, do I value the opinion of anyone who happens to … Continue reading “I’m Wondering…”
…you were right. As much as I enjoy disagreeing with you, the atmosphere after you left tonight shaped up to be pretty much what you predicted. I was surrounded by fairly unintelligible, inebriated patrons whose slurred speech surely must have been the only obstacle between me and the philosophical epiphanies they espoused. For lack of … Continue reading “Emily…”
I just returned from a morning trip to Cleveland Metro’s burn unit, where an attractive nurse-type figure redressed the upper-second-degree burns on my left hand. “At least the basket of puppies is okay.” Something tells me she wasn’t going to fall for that line. And let’s be honest: neither are you. I can claim no … Continue reading “Fire Prevention Week”
I just do not have tolerance for it anymore. It could be that time has eroded my patience or altered my perspective or simply made me angrier, I don’t know; but I can feel within me that silent objection is no objection at all and instead stinks outwardly of implied condonation. And I’m not okay … Continue reading “Intolerance”
What are yours? How long have you had them? When was the last time you gave them an honest reassessment? I wonder how faithfully the priorities upon which the average person acts reflect what he or she actually wants in life. I think it’s tempting to simply adopt a set of priorities and use them … Continue reading “Priorities”
On my drive home today, I was scanning the airwaves and stumbled upon “Hollaback Girl” by Gwen Stefani. I’m not a huge fan of the song so I continued searching stations, but it got me thinking: what was the meaning of these lyrics? If you’re not a “hollaback girl,” as Gwen so craftily phrases it, … Continue reading “Holla Back”